Some very sad news from the world of celeb today, as it's been reported that Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey has tragically lost his mother, after her prolonged battle with breast cancer finally came to an end.

55-year-old Cyndi Garcia-Posey is thought to have passed away back on December 12th after bravely fighting her illness for over four years. Despite it being a couple of weeks since their loss, Tyler and his family are yet to make a statement on the news, but fans became aware of her death after discovering an obituary online.

The tribute to Cyndi reads: "Cyndi had a huge heart and possibly an even bigger smile and was a true inspiration to the many hundreds of people whose paths she crossed in life. She had an endless passion for life and happiness."

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While Tyler and his brothers and sisters have kept quiet during their incredibly difficult time, he did take to Twitter a few days before his mother's death, announcing that he'd be taking a break from social media, and to thank fans for their love and support.

Hey guys I'm gonna be taking a little break from social media. Thank you for all of the support, I love you guys. I'll be back soon.

While he didn't confirm the reason for his hiatus, his followers suspected that it may have been related to his mother's health, and Twitter was quickly flooded with messages of support and strength.

In the past Tyler has been extremely open about his mum's health and her struggle against breast cancer, and once named her as his biggest hero in a heartfelt and emotional interview, which you can watch here.